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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Renault Symbioz comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 24,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or Renault Symbioz?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs Renault Symbioz: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

Renault Symbioz

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Q8 e-tron

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Symbioz is significantly cheaper – starting at 24,400 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 40,629 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers substantially more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 345 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 e-tron is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Renault Symbioz takes 9.1 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi Q8 e-tron is somewhat faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the Renault Symbioz tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers considerably more torque with 973 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 708 Nm more.

Q8 e-tron

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Symbioz is significantly lighter – 1,359 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 1,226 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Symbioz offers only slightly more boot space – 576 L compared to 569 L. That’s a difference of about 7 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Symbioz offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,682 L, about 45 L more than the Audi Q8 e-tron.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries markedly more – 595 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 136 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 e-tron is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £65,100
Q8 e-tron

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 - 503 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 456 - 595 km
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Audi Q8 e-tron

The Audi Q8 e-tron wraps Audi’s usual premium polish into a quiet, composed electric SUV that feels refined and surprisingly effortless to drive. With a spacious, tech-forward cabin and understated road presence, it’s a practical yet stylish choice for buyers who want electric motoring without losing the dignity of a proper luxury SUV.

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Renault Symbioz

The Renault Symbioz feels less like a traditional car and more like a rolling living room that's been told it's allowed to drive — its flowing lines and minimalist cabin are pure concept-car theatre that teases the future of everyday transport. For buyers with an eye for design and a taste for tech-forward ideas, the Symbioz is an alluring vision of what Renault could offer tomorrow, even if it's not yet a model you can park in your driveway.

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PF
19 Feb 2026, 11:56:45

A delightful hybrid (family car). Roomy, quick (combined nearly 150 hp) and safe.

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Michael
5 Dec 2025, 23:17:28

I've been driving the Symbioz Full Hybrid with the iconic trim for 3,500 km. I test-drove both cars. I think the win goes to the Symbioz. Good quality at a family-friendly price. Unfortunately the Opel is simply too expensive. Strangely, what never really gets mentioned is that the Symbioz's suspension is absolutely superb.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
24,400 - 30,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
102 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
1,359 - 1,465 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
4,413 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
1,575 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
1,682 L
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
455 - 459 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
250 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
103 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,789 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
Brand
Audi
Brand
Renault
What drive types are available for the Audi Q8 e-tron?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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